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Council confirms four-hour free parking to pause as Bedford Borough faces financial pressures

Bedford Borough Council will pause its four-hour free parking scheme from Sunday, 3 November, to save £150,000 amid financial pressures highlighted by a CIPFA report warning the council...
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Kerbside glass collections to expand across Bedford Borough from 1 December

Every household and business in Bedford Borough will soon be able to recycle glass from home as part of their regular bin collections. From Monday, 1 December, Bedford Borough Council...
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Queens Bridge remains closed as Bedford Borough Council considers options

Bedford Borough Council has said that Queens Bridge, which crosses the River Great Ouse between Queen's Park and Kempston, will remain closed while it considers its options...
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Environment Agency and Borough Council to carry out essential Bedford Lock upgrades until Easter 2026

Essential refurbishment work will begin at Bedford Lock later this month, with the project expected to run until Easter 2026. The project, led by the Environment Agency in partnership with...
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Kerbside glass collections for all in Bedford Borough by Autumn 2025

By Autumn 2025, all residential and commercial properties in Bedford Borough will have kerbside glass recycling collections, the council has confirmed. The roll-out follows a...
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From bottles to banana peels: Bedford homes to have more recycling options

Bedford Borough Council has announced plans to expand its kerbside recycling services, including a borough-wide kerbside glass collection and a weekly food waste service, starting in 2026...
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Grant Palmer pull out of contract tender for bus route due to “relationship breakdown”

A local bus operator has revealed it pulled out of a recent Bedford Borough Council contract tender due to a breakdown in its working relationship with the authority. Last week's Environment and...
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Bedford Borough Council launches second free online ‘Climate Fresk Workshop’

Following the success of its first Climate Fresk community workshop held on Earth Day, Bedford Borough Council has announced a second free session. This time, it will be hosted online to...
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Potholes to public transport – Bedfordians asked for views in national highways and transport survey

Bedford Borough Council is encouraging residents to have their say in this year’s National Highways and Transport Public Satisfaction Survey, giving locals the opportunity to shape the...
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Rock up and roll in: Council announces free parking for Bedford Summer Sessions

Bedford Borough Council has confirmed that Queen Street Car Park will remain open overnight on selected dates during this year’s Bedford Summer Sessions, offering free parking after 6pm...
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